GSCI 170 - Historical Geology

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 3

An introduction to the origin and evolution - atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Attention is given to the many approaches used to determine the history of the Earth through study of its materials, surface features, and structures as well as through modern studies that utilize geochemistry, geophysics, and planetary astronomy. Ancient environmental change will be used as context for understanding the modern with specific emphasis on our changing climate.

Prerequisite(s): (GSCI 160 and GSCI 161) or (GSCI 120 and GSCI 121)
Offered: Spring Semester